Teacher's Guide

intelligence will help individuals manage the ups and downs of life. To that end, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) theory is taught in many schools today. Learning to manage one’s emotions and foster empathy for others are key concepts.

Social Emotional Learning focuses on developing five core competencies in four settings.

Competencies:
  • Self-awareness
  • Self-management
  • Relationship skills
  • Responsible decision-making
Settings:
  • Classroom
  • School
  • Family
  • Community

OVERCOMING Teachers Guide and Handouts provides personal classroom experiences that promote the development of emotional intelligence. The Discussion Prompts, Suggested Scripts, Teacher Preparations, Reflections, Questions, Group Activities, Handouts and Notes to the Instructor are all directed toward developing the five competencies in the four settings.

Video SEL 101

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